Pepe Reina looks set to return to Liverpool

Pepe Reina looks set to return to Anfield after Italian side Napoli refused to meet Liverpool’s valuation for the goalkeeper.

The Spain international spent last season on loan at the Serie A club under former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez, but the player’s agent has confirmed it will be ‘difficult’ for Reina to remain in Italy.

Although Napoli are interested in making the move permanent after the 31-year-old helped them to a third place finish in the league and claim the Copa Italia, they have been unable to agree a fee with the Premier League club.